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• Re: A Labor Day thanks to all the professionals who contribute to the group
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:46:47 -0400
  Nicely put - and I will whole heartedly second that. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Value of Jump Seat?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:17:20 -0400
  ...them listed for anywhere from $100-$200. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Trip Report: The Oregon Outback
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:20:50 -0400
  ...Sounds like it was a great trip - and the pictures are stunning! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78...
• Re: Radio installation question (specifically dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:21:51 -0400
  ...Thanks. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Buying a new Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 11:10:08 +0100
  ...build from spare parts a brand new Vanagon GL? Was 1991 the last year of the Vanagon world wide? 1984 Caravelle GL, 187k miles...
• Re: Removing Silicone sealant??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:40:04 -0700
  ...get the rough left over parts that are still sticking. Those pads > will not hurt the top. > > BE CAREFULL! I've actually scratched glass...
• Re: Local Vanagonite in latest issue of Vanity Fair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:04:16 -0500
  Cool - thanks for sharing Ron. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
• Re: 2009 VW Bus Photo Calendar
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:23:41 -0500
  ...Joel is right there are some talented volks out there. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Personalized Plates - Cast Your Vote!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 11:20:02 -0500
  ...Although it has been recorded differently in many places. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
• Re: Headlight grill.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:29:11 -0400
  ...They're sort of cool looking. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: 2009 VW Bus Photo Calendar - Ready for Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 22:38:28 -0500
  ...be a definite in for the calendar! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 24 May 2002 18:16:53 -0400
  ...No reserve. ****Dual Solex carbs**** from my 84' 1.9L with linkages. Simplify and eliminate your fuel injection woes. I do have a reserve...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:41:17 -0600
  ...or other parts fit our vanagons? > I have found widow and mirror switches, auto tranny interlocks, etc. > from > small VW cars. Any idea what...
• Re: blown head gasket request for help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:32:07 -0700
  ...tips. > > > > What parts to get? > > Should I do both sides? > > Is there a website with instruction? > > Etc. > > > > TIA > > Jere > > 90 GL/Carat-a-version...
• body parts
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:30:00 -0400
  ...skins, plates and other metal body parts on the web called "Cip1.com." They seem to carry everything I need. Does anyone have any...
• Re: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:46:31 -1000
  ...that way you will know exactly what's what when you go to get parts. if there is a lot of corrosion... 2 things...
• Re: Lemon? Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 09:45:36 -0700
  ...You have to expect soft parts like hoses, canvas, moulding, etc. to deteriorate if not cared for. These would be normal maintenance items for...
• Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 03:27:00 -0500
  ...Anyway, I'm soon going to part this low miles '89 like a piranha and seal parts into plastic bags. So lots of parts...
• Re: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/car/540019138.html
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:04:19 EST
  ...car/540019138.html << > > Still has its original blue plastic film protecting heat shield/drain > board! > > so does my rusty 84 westy parts car with...
• 87 Scirocco 16v parts car.
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Wed, 28 May 2003 22:28:24 -0400
  ...Strong car, protected its occupants well. Both my son and his passenger walked away uninjured. So did the people in the other car. Anyway...
• Re: Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:48:24 -0500
  ...all, > > 1991 Vanagon Carat MT stock everything. > > I was wondering about cleaning the Idle Control Valve and various other > parts. (not the AFM as...
• Re: loose rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:08:11 -0500
  ...those parts ...nut, stub axle, spacer, and inner parts of the two bearings should be seriously bolted into one solid lump of metal, and...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 10:48:56 -0700
  ...Chinese auto parts industry as a whole. As recently as four years ago, > there were only only 8 models of cars widely available in...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:19:28 -0700
  ...Generally >low parts prices; widespread part interchangeability between models/years; >few local parts or repair specialists, hence heavy reliance on the >internet; >quirky design...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:36:20 -0700
  ...Body parts for Mellow >>>> Yellow [SOLVED] | |The insurance company of the guy that smashed >>>> into the two cars (one |1972 VW bus, which then...
• Re: 73 Westy into California...how hard?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:49:29 MST
  ...Since then I've gone to an after market Weber progressive carb kit and have gotten 2 parts vans plus other stuff I've...
• So what's the procedures to filling a small claims on a backyard bozo mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 10:01:41 -1000
  I've had noting but headraces with the shoty work by my mechanic, he put on other parts from other Vanagon's, left parts...
• Re: 1.9 Coolant floe chart?? / Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:55:56 -0500
  ...Bentley Section 19? ;) >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> -- >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> '85 GL (Gertie) >> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) >> '86 (We call this one Scrap) >> '78 Bus (Melissa...
• Re: Shipping van to Europe
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 13:43:35 -0500 (CDT)
  <snip> Be aware that US spec parts for VWs are usually available only >from VW headquarters. Have fun. > >Tim > > Having lived in Europe for...
• Re: Waterboxer engine and trans. core values?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:58:02 -0700
  Is it the tranny a 'DU' with 4.86 final ratio and the 7 tooth pinon? -Dana- CARY CHIANG wrote: > > Listees: > I am looking...
• rear radio speaker bracket sought (85 weekender)
  Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:14:32 -0500
  I was a bit late on getting out a request to Sam Walters who offered "stuff" off an '84 parts car. Too late! the...
• Re: New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:50:15 -0800
  ...New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors Am I the only one who wants this thread to die??? I don't think...
• Vanagon Sighting!
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:31:32 -0400
  ...1) He is being chased by the other 2 van owners in the state since he had a nice "parts car". 2) He had...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
  ...Most VW parts never were made in Germany. VW was a pioneer in > outsourcing as much as possible for their cars including your Vanagon...
• Re: Dream: Lost my Vanagon; a new muffler, and other news
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:22:54 -0500
  ...remember to get around to framing it. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts Prices-a service advisors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:33:12 -0500
  ...distilled water for coolant - was New Car Dealers And Parts > Prices-a service advisors >Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:12:17 -0800 > >This...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:25:43 -0700
  ...Vanagons are too cool? �Cars are usually stolen for parts, or sometimes driven into containers for shipping to overseas black markets. Not going to...
• Interesting Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 06:34:24 -0400
  ...They have parts for busses and vanagons 1968 to 1992. Some of the interesting things I've see so far are original mud flap...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:01:39 -0500
  >Someone once told me parts places have three prices. The clerk >determines which he/she can get away with. Is this true? >Tom Hubbard...
• Re: What i see through my lens....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:23:29 -0500
  ...Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful. Now sporting a very unstylish brown interior taken from the parts bus) 86' (We...
• EveryBus event info - Please Read!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:36:23 -0500
  ...If you want to bring bus parts to sell please do. Every year, more and more cool parts show up. Check out the web...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:49:32 -0500
  I think we have decent deals on the OE parts. You can check out our website for details but we supply ATE rear brake...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:58:11 -0500
  ...parts tonight. > > > > http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Parts/ > > > > Exhaust: > > 1. Complete 2.1l exhaust header in excellent shape off GA Vanagon Carat...
• UPDATE on SOUTH AFRICA PARTS...PLEASE READ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 20:59:41 -0800
  Hi All, Mr Cohen wrote me the following friendly email regarding South Africa Parts.. Why dont you all read it and put in some...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:09:38 -0600
  ...I also used to carry around parts most likely to fail. I'd keep spare belts, coolant hoses, ignition parts, a coil, etc, etc...
• 84 Van parts (including engine)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 11:54:48 -0400
  ...the carcass, NOT crashed. He�s in the auto body business, and owns a 85ish Westy vanagon himself. I bought some parts and his...
• FS: 82 Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:37:45 -0800
  ...following diesel Vanagon parts as a set. tranny and bell housing oil pan and oil pickup tube engine mounts and carrier bars $250 more...
• HELP: REQ 1990 Vanagon Carat - Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:32:09 -0400
  Have a 1990 Vanagon Carat....passenger side electric window has gone = bunk Window goes down fine but not up (leading me to believe it...
• I feel like a outcast at my VW dealership
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 18:59:22 -0500
  ...Air-cooled parts. Get real.HAHAHAHAHA. Beetle parts,HAHAHAHAHA. Bus parts? HAHAHAHAHAHA. If its not '90 or newer forget it.' Actually, since I joined...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:16:03 +0000
  ...carat springs for me. Ken On Tue, Oct 25, 2016, 2:03 PM Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I've got some parts...
• Re: Faintly Van related/TDI
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 16:54:04 -0500
  Try http://www.car-part.com -- not sure about www.car-parts.com, but the former asks you (when it's applicable) which engine...
• Re: Hot Start issue solve, Who had the solution?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:30:03 -0400
  ...Parts include a new dip stick and new cam sensor housing. Eric Caron > On Apr 3, 2024, at 10:19 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96...
• Re: The vanagon trail
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:20:07 -0500
  ...They do carry used parts but usually you have to ask. Just connect through the web site. The parts man Graham is very nice...
• Re: What spare parts to carry with on trips
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 May 2017 22:25:09 +0000
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• Re: Reflections on working on a waterboxer. :-)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:04:32 -0400
  ...What a MAJOR PAIN!!!! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Time to paint, should I film it?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:40:07 -0500
  ...to see a video of that!!!!!! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: My Vanagon Relocation Project...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:21:36 -0400
  ...Good luck with your trip. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• NW camping
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:31:22 -0700
  ...Gracias Cris. '91 Westie "Fafner" '66 Kombi '67 Deluxe (parts car)
• Re: if it quacks like a duck...
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:34:44 -0500
  Michael - Don't really care about the other stuff, but WHAT are all these parts you have for sale??? Could you post them, along...
• Paging Dave Carpenter and Brian Johnson [x-post]
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 14:02:50 -0800
  please contact me ASAP regarding the disposition of your south african group purchase parts. to the rest of the list: sorry for the wob...